FAMOUS faces from the world of cricket are heading to Dalton CC for a special match this week – and there are still tickets available.

The Ulverston Road club are busy preparing for the arrival of the Lashings All-Stars team on Friday for a Twenty-20 match (3pm start).

Players who have turned out for the world-famous club over the years reads like a Who’s Who of international stars – Sachin Tendulkar, Wasim Akram, Allan Donald and Sir Viv Richards among them.

The Lashings team for the Dalton match has yet to be confirmed, but the likes of England quintet Monty Panesar, Devon Malcolm, John Emburey, Chris Lewis and Martin Bicknell and West Indian heroes Gordon Greenidge, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Fidel Edwards and Tino Best have represented them this year, and Friday’s match will provide a unique spectacle for local cricket.

The day’s events will begin with a junior coaching clinic led by Jake Woods of Cumbria Cricket, and will feature a Lashings-led session during the course of the morning, then this will be followed in the afternoon by the main event – the T20 clash.

For those fans wanting to make a real day of it, there will be a marquee, with corporate packages available, including a meal, auction, raffle and a meet and greet the Lashings players.

Gates open at 2pm, with general entry £10. Tickets are available in advance or you can turn up and pay on the day. Tables of 10 in the marquee are also available for £500 (£50 per person) which includes a three-course dinner and wine (12 noon onwards).

Dalton CC are also looking for match sponsors and player sponsors. Any businesses or individuals interested should contact Jordan Woodend on 07775 212127.

Looking forward to the game Dalton CC batsman Jack Singleton said recently: “It should be a great day.

“I have spoken to a few people I know through cricket circles from out of this area who have been to these Lashings days and they have said what a brilliant day it is.

“It will also help promote cricket in the area and will be great to see all the stars in action.

“They are undefeated in three years and that includes against some county teams so that shows you how good they are.”